Prepare against Evgeny Pigusov
GM · Russia · World #527 classical · FIDE ID 4100514
Our database contains 1,134 games by Evgeny Pigusov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evgeny Pigusov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeny Pigusov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,508 | 2,588 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,455 | 2,555 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,524 | 2,563 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,134 | 378 | 609 | 147 | 33.3% |
| As White | 563 | 220 | 286 | 57 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 571 | 158 | 323 | 90 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgeny Pigusov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgeny Pigusov's side.
First moves as White (563 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 469 | 83.3% | 64.8% |
| c4 | 75 | 13.3% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 2.7% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 83% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Pigusov usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pigusov usually continues g3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pigusov usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Pigusov usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pigusov usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Pigusov usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 229 | 99.6% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 223 | 82.6% | 59.0% |
| d5 | 46 | 17.0% | 38.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Evgeny Pigusov's chess games
All 1,134 games by Evgeny Pigusov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 378 wins, 609 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 148 | 60/78/10 | 40.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 120 | 46/57/17 | 38.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 53 | 21/27/5 | 39.6% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 33 | 15/15/3 | 45.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 29 | 7/20/2 | 24.1% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 21 | 10/9/2 | 47.6% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 113 | 14/85/14 | 12.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 27/30/17 | 36.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 68 | 8/46/14 | 11.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 54 | 23/22/9 | 42.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 47 | 10/29/8 | 21.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 6/12/3 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/11/0 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,670 | ch-EU Online 2300+ Final | E63 |
| Dec 2019 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,665 | Wch Blitz | B31 |
| Jan 1998 | Alexander Chernin | 2,645 | New York Open 5' | A11 |
| Sep 1997 | Lembit Oll | 2,645 | 4th Lee Cup | A11 |
| Dec 2019 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,639 | Wch Blitz | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 21 | 10 | 2,573 |
| ch-RSFSR | 1988 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,405 |
| RUS-Cup | 2001 | 18 | 12 | 2,618 |
| ch-URS51 Semifinal | 1983 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,543 |
| ch-URS53 First League | 1985 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,464 |
| ch-URS Army | 1987 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,519 |
| Agzamov Memorial | 1986 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,479 |
| ch-URS FL55 | 1987 | 17 | 9 | 2,521 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeny Pigusov's chess games?
1,134 games by Evgeny Pigusov, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Evgeny Pigusov has played.
What does Evgeny Pigusov play on the first move as White?
Across 563 games with White in our database, Evgeny Pigusov opens with 1.Nf3 (83% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeny Pigusov answers 1...c5 (100% of games), 1...e5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games).
What openings does Evgeny Pigusov play as White?
As White, Evgeny Pigusov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (148 games, 40.5% win rate); Réti Opening (120 games, 38.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (53 games, 39.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 563 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeny Pigusov play as Black?
As Black, Evgeny Pigusov most often plays: Indian Defense (113 games, 12.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 36.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (68 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 571 games.
What is Evgeny Pigusov's FIDE rating?
Evgeny Pigusov is currently rated 2,508 in classical chess, 2,455 in rapid and 2,524 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,588 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Evgeny Pigusov played?
Our database contains 1,134 games by Evgeny Pigusov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 378 wins, 609 draws, 147 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeny Pigusov?
1,134 games by Evgeny Pigusov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.